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Race

Where did the different races come from? (jwitness forum)

Where did all of the varieties of human races/skin tones come from? (JWQ&A)


Ransom (Category)

Why did Jesus have to sacrifice his life? - What is the Ransom? (SFBT)

Why Was It Necessary for Jesus to Suffer and Die? - “No One Has Love Greater Than This” (pastorrussell)

Christ Jesus’ Role as Ransomer (pastorrussell)

The Ransom and YOU (pastorrussell)

Do Jehovah's Witnesses deny the Ransom? (pastorrussell)

The Ransom—God’s Greatest Gift (WBTS)

Jesus Saves—How? (WBTS)

What Does the Bible Say About God and Jesus? (WBTS; Scroll down to the 5th heading)



Rapture  (Category; Also see Heaven.)

What is the "Rapture" and does it occur in the Bible? (SFBT)

When the apostle Paul said that Christians would be "caught up" to be with the Lord, what subject was being discussed? (SFBT)

Who are the ones that will be `caught up in the clouds,' as stated at 1 Thessalonians 4:17? (JWQ&A)

Will Christ appear visibly on a cloud and then take away faithful Christians into the heavens while the world looks on? (JWQ&A)

Will all true Christians perhaps be taken to heaven after the great tribulation? (JWQ&A)

Will faithful Christians perhaps be taken to heaven secretly, simply disappearing from the earth without dying? (JWQ&A)


Reincarnation (Category)

Is Reincarnation a Bible Teaching? (SFBT)

Do You Believe in Reincarnation? (WBTS)

Should You Believe in Reincarnation? (WBTS)


Religion (Category)

Does it matter which religion you choose? (SFBT)

Is there one true religion? (SFBT)

How do I choose a religion? (SFBT)

Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe that their religion is the only right one? (SFBT)

Does the majority really necessarily indicate the true belief? (SFBT)

Why Do You Believe What You Believe?
How can you minimize the possibility of believing a lie? Why, in fact, do you believe the way you do? (WBTS)

Does It Matter Which Religion You Choose?
How did all the different religions get started, and why? The Bible provides the answers. (WBTS)

Does God Accept All Forms of Worship?
Jesus did not believe that all roads lead to God. (WBTS)

How to Identify True Worship
From God you can learn about the purpose of life, and have a hope for the future. You will never regret seeking true worship. (WBTS)

True Teachings That Please God
Out of the vast array of beliefs, how can we identify true teachings that please God? (WBTS)

Worship That God Approves
The way we worship God means either life or death for us. (WBTS)

How Can You Find the True Religion?
In 16 well-illustrated lessons, this brochure presents the Bible's basic teachings. (WBTS)

IS THERE ONE TRUE RELIGION?
It has often been said that there is truth in all religions. But are they all approved by God? (WBTS)

WHO SHOULD DETERMINE TRUE RELIGION?
Jesus made it clear that some forms of worship are not acceptable to God. (WBTS)

HOW TO FIND THE TRUE RELIGION (WBTS)

Which Religion Should You Choose?
Will affiliation with just any religious group suffice? (WBTS)

Is "Private Religion" the Answer?
Clearly, in many respects private religion falls short of satisfying the spiritual needs of people. (WBTS)

What Does It Mean to Be a Christian?
Does being a Christian simply mean that one attends a church service once a week? (WBTS)

Why Many Doubt That Religion Can Unite Mankind
Religion in general has failed to be a force for unity. Is there a religion that is different? (WBTS)

Religion What Good Does It Do?
Can a person be good without being religious? Is there a religion that can benefit you? (WBTS)

A Need All of Us Share
Yes, throughout history humans have felt a need to worship. For centuries most have turned to organized religion to fill that need. But things are changing. (WBTS)

Is Religion Losing Its Influence? - THE CHURCHES WHERE ARE THEY HEADING?
Many sincere people wonder whether the churches are straying from the mission that Jesus gave. (WBTS)

Why Are People Leaving Traditional Religions?
People of all social backgrounds are abandoning their churches. (WBTS)

What Is Happening to the Churches?
The churches of Christendom present a confusing picture of drastic decline in many countries and apparent success in others. What is the future for the churches? (WBTS)

The End of False Religion Is Near!
What is false religion? How will it end? How will you be affected? (WBTS)

Reconciling Science and Religion
Science and religion are thought by some to be in conflict. Is there any way they can be reconciled? (WBTS)


Reproof  (Also see "Disfellowshipping")

Are repentant wrongdoers "placed" or "put on" public or private reproof as if placed on probation? (JWQ&A)

Respect

Being respectful in our electronic messages to each other (JWQ&A)

In what manner should you "make a defense before everyone that demands of YOU a reason for the hope in YOU"? (1 Peter 3:15) (JWQ&A)

What to respect and what not to respect (JWQ&A)
Jesus' humility and respect in dealing with others while on Earth (JWQ&A)


Resurrection (Category)

Are there two different kinds of resurrections? (jwitness forum)

What scriptures show that people that died will have a second chance and not just a judgment as soon as they are resurrected? (JWQ&A)

Was Jesus raised in his physical body (Luke 24:39)? (jwitness forum)

Did Jesus raise himself up from the dead (John 10:17-18)? (SFBT)

Did Jesus raise himself up from the dead? (John 10:17-18) (Examining the Trinity)

Did Jesus raise himself up? (John 2:19) (jwitness forum)

Were people resurrected when Jesus died (Matt. 27:52, 53)? (jwitness forum)

Would a resurrection be in the plans of a child only once it has left the womb? (JWQ&A)

Will the Dead Live Again? - The Resurrection A Glorious Prospect
The Bible documents a number of resurrections. Let us examine four of these accounts and consider what they reveal. (WBTS)
 
Real Hope for Your Loved Ones Who Have Died
The Bible's resurrection accounts give us a sure hope. ... The resurrection of Lazarus is just one of nine miracles of this kind recorded in God's Word. (WBTS)
 
What Are Sheol and Hades?
The Bible teaching of the resurrection helps us to gain further insight into the meaning of “Sheol” and “Hades.” God's Word associates Sheol and Hades with ... (WBTS)
 
A Closer Look at Some Myths About Death
Knowledge of the resurrection hope coupled with knowledge of the One who is the source of that provision can comfort you. (WBTS)
 
Do You Have an Immortal Spirit? 
Jesus was not resurrected from the dead until the third day, and it was 40 days later that he ascended to heaven. (WBTS)
 
Is Death Really the End?
(Psalm 13:3) Prior to resurrecting his friend Lazarus, Jesus explained to his apostles: “Lazarus our friend has gone to rest, but I am journeying there to ... (WBTS)
 
A Sure Hope for the Dead (WBTS)
 
Death: The Only Remedy!
The account involving Lazarus shows that the resurrection is the sure remedy for death. But did the miracle of bringing Lazarus back to life ... (WBTS)

Do You Have an Immortal Soul?
(Genesis 35:18) And referring to the resurrection of a widow's son, 1 Kings 17: 22 states: “Jehovah listened to Elijah's voice [in prayer], ... (WBTS)

Where Can You Find Real Hope? 
By resurrecting the dead. The Bible describes nine different occasions ... Yet, because of reliable resurrection accounts such as this one, ... (WBTS)


Revelation (Book of)

The book of Revelation - is it prophetic? (jwitness forum)


Ring

Should WEDDING RINGS and the use of days and months of the GREGORIAN CALENDAR be avoided by true Christians? (SFBT)


Russell (Charles T.) (Category)

Charles Taze Russell and the early Bible Students (pastorrussell; Videos included)

Pastor Charles T. Russell (pastorrussell)

Who was Charles Taze Russell? (jwitnessforum)

Jehovah's Witnesses - Their Modern Development and Growth (WBTS)

How do Jehovah's Witnesses view Charles T. Russell? (pastorrussell)

Russell's "Pyramid Chronology" & Rutherford's "Beth-Sarim" (SFBT)

The Watchtower and the Great Pyramid (pastorrussell)

Miracle Wheat (pastorrussell)

False charges about Pastor Russell (pastorrussell)

Letter to Pastor Robert Vonderlack: Charles Taze Russell and ‘miracle wheat’ (Jehovah's Witnesses United)

Charles Taze Russell and Miracle Wheat

Was Charles Taze Russell a Mason? (pastorrussell)

Pastor Russell at Carnegie Hall (pastorrussell)

Maria F. Russell (1850 - 1938) (pastorrussell)

Why did Pastor Russell's wife leave him? (pastorrussell)

A Young Man in Search of God (pastorrussell)

Pastor Russell's Final Journey (pastorrussell)

93 years ago today (pastorrussell)


Rutherford  (Joseph F.) (Category)

Joseph F. Rutherford (1869-1942) (pastorrussell)

Russell's "Pyramid Chronology" & Rutherford's "Beth-Sarim" (SFBT)

Beth-Sarim (pastorrussell)

J. F. Rutherford - On with the work! (pastorrussell)